INNOVATIONS
open a new workplace of collaborative
robotics in cooperation with the MoravianSilesian Automobile Cluster and other
important partners in summer 2018, the
aim of which would be to offer testing facilities to companies involved in the integration of collaborative robots in production
lines, in the development of their specific functions and their interactions with
humans. Other initiatives that the MSIC
plans to develop, together with strategic
of a connection with technologically progressive companies with bold innovation
ambitions that motivate other, less bold,
less progressive companies to take action.
The MSIC puts emphasis on cooperation
and partnership. Precise role definition
and synergy between partners have a positive impact on the final outcome. A new
initiative, “Start–Up Community”, was also
based on this principle. Its aim is to lift the
projects that improve the environment for
business and innovation in the region.
Regional Innovation Strategy for the
Moravian-Silesian Region (RIS MSK)
A strategic document of the MoravianSilesian Region ultimately aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the whole
region. The Coordinating Body of the
Regional Innovation Strategy is the Innovation Council, which brings tgether the
region’s policy makers, university representatives and managers of successful companies. The Innovation Council
coordinates and facilitates the following
five working groups:
• Start-up communities
• Talent attraction management
• New technologies and their applications
• SMART Region
• Region brand (BrainNest)
Moravskoslezské inovační
centrum Ostrava, a.s.
Technologická 372/2
Ostrava-Pustkovec
708 00
tel.: 00420 597 305 999
e-mail: info@ms-ic.cz
www.ms-ic.cz
Text a foto: MSIC
partners, include the establishment of the
Open Innovation Lab, a common environment for business plan verification. This
will involve creating a network of experts
from various fields who would actively participate in the implementation or validation of company change projects.
Short history, positive results
Despite its short existence, the MSIC has
implemented several important initiatives
to cultivate the business environment in
the region. These include, in particular,
a cooperation with non-profit organizations aiming at improving internal company culture, which positively contributes
to better business performance. Another
important step has been the establishment
Moravian-Silesian Region from the last
position among regions in the Czech Republic in terms of entrepreneurial intensity,
and to link services of a number of small,
ambitious organisations within a coordinated system, providing quality services to
budding entrepreneurs. An example might
be cooperating to find suitable mentors
within the Green Light Accelerator project,
or to create service signposts providing
comprehensive and easy-to-read information to entrepreneurs.
The plan for 2018 is clear – to keep up
the pace that the MSIC set at the very
beginning of its existence: well-established
cooperation with shareholders and deepening cooperation with companies within
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